Ab7 guitar chord
The Ab7 chord (Ab dominant 7th) is built from the notes Ab, C, Eb and Gb, formula 1–3–5–b7. It appears in Db major (as V7).
- Notes
- Ab C Eb Gb
- Type
- dominant 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 3
464544How to play Ab7
The usual Ab7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (464544). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bluesy and restless. A dominant 7th wants to resolve to the chord a fourth above it.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Ab7 chord?
Ab7 contains Ab, C, Eb and Gb. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7.
Is Ab7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 464544. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open G7 shape.
What can I play instead of Ab7?
Ab is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ab7 is too hard or too busy.